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City of Hot Springs, Arkansas

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About homes in Hot Springs

Census and NOAA figures for the city of Hot Springs in Garland County, not the metro, with a source for each.

1973Median year built1U.S. 1980
60%Built before 198017% built since 2010
1973Owner-occupied median year built1rentals 1972
63%Detached single-family122% in 5+ unit buildings
57%Owner-occupied166% statewide
$166kMedian home value1Arkansas median $188k

The median home in the city of Hot Springs was built in 1973, older than the U.S. median of 1980 and older than the Arkansas median of 1987.1 Older housing stock means a contractor's first job is finding what is behind the finish - wiring, plumbing and roof decking - before a price is final. Somewhat more of Hot Springs's housing predates 1980 than the national share: 60% against 50%, with 7% built since 2010.1 Owner-occupied and rented homes in Hot Springs are of similar age: median build years 1973 and 1972.1

Housing in Hot Springs is mostly detached single-family: 63% of units, with 22% in buildings of five or more units.1 A mostly detached stock means the full range of exterior work applies: roofs, garage doors, chimneys and backyard units. 57% of occupied homes in Hot Springs are owner-occupied (66% statewide).1 The median owner-occupied home in Hot Springs is valued at $165,500 (ACS), below the Arkansas median of $188,000.1 With values below the state median, phased scopes - the essential work first - are a common way to keep a project sensible.

The Hot Springs Asos station averages 52 nights a year at or below 32°F and 5 at or below 20°F.2,3 A real freeze season means masonry, roofing and exterior sealing are specified for freeze-thaw cycles. Summers are hot: about 78 days a year reach 90°F and 10 reach 100°F.2,3 A long hot season shortens the life of roofing, sealants and garage-door electronics, and it shapes what a contractor specifies.

Annual precipitation is about 53 inches, with 17 days a year of an inch or more.2,3 Heavy rainfall makes flashing, drainage and ventilation details the difference between a sound assembly and a wet one. Measurable snow is rare (about 1.1 inches a year).2,3 Heating and cooling loads are both real: about 2,858 heating and 2,207 cooling degree days a year (base 65°F).2,3

Hot Springs sits in IECC climate zone 3A (Mixed-Humid).4 Building permits in Hot Springs are normally issued by the city building department.5,6

Share of Hot Springs housing units by year built
Before 194010.8%
1940-195920.2%
1960-197929.2%
1980-199922.5%
2000-200910.1%
2010 or later7.2%
Sources and notes (6)
  1. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS 2020-2024 5-year (released 2026-01))
  2. NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, nearest station (1991-2020 normals (published 2021))
  3. NOAA NCEI normals station inventory (1991-2020)
  4. Guide to Determining Climate Zones by County: Building America and IECC 2021 Updates (PNNL-33270) (September 2022 (IECC 2021 county map))
  5. U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (Vintage 2024)
  6. U.S. Census Bureau geographic code files (2020)
  7. Climate figures are for NOAA station Hot Springs Asos, 13.8 miles from the place center; housing figures are ACS ACS 2020-2024 5-year with 90% margins of error in the source tables.

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Hot Springs questions

How much does home remodeling cost in Hot Springs, AR?

Most home remodeling projects in Hot Springs, AR land between $14,750 and $77,900, depending on scope, access and material grade. That is an estimated range for planning, not a quote - call (844) 624-3161 and we will scope your job properly.

Do I need drawings before calling?

No. If you have them, good - if not, we start from what you want to change and work back to what the house allows.

How old are the homes in Hot Springs?

The median home in the city of Hot Springs was built in 1973, older than the U.S. median of 1980 and older than the Arkansas median of 1987. Somewhat more of Hot Springs's housing predates 1980 than the national share: 60% against 50%, with 7% built since 2010. Those are Census figures for the whole housing stock, including apartments, not a statement about any one house.

What is the Hot Springs climate like for exterior work?

The Hot Springs Asos station averages 52 nights a year at or below 32°F and 5 at or below 20°F. Summers are hot: about 78 days a year reach 90°F and 10 reach 100°F. Annual precipitation is about 53 inches, with 17 days a year of an inch or more. Measurable snow is rare (about 1.1 inches a year). NOAA 1991-2020 normals for the nearest station; a contractor still assesses the actual site.

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